The quayside of Dundee is the home
of RRS Discovery. Step aboard and follow in Captain Scott's footsteps
on his epic voyage to Antarctica; see how Discovery was built,
explore this famous ship and learn what it was like for the crew
who survived two winters locked in the ice. Across the town is
Verdant Works, and excellent and informative heritage centre which
brings to life the Dundee of over 100 years ago.
JM Barrie, creator of Peter Pan, was born
at Kirriemuir, Angus, in 1860, and his birthplace exhibits life size figures,
theatre posters, stage costumes and miniature stage sets. For peace and
tranquility, proceed from Kirriemuir, "Gateway to the Glens",
and explore the beautiful Braes of Angus, perhaps catching a glimpse of
ospreys at their summer abode on Loch of Lintrathen.
Glamis castle, childhood home of the Queen
Mother, stands in impressive 18th century parkland, including an Italian
garden. This plus the fascinating Angus folk museum in Glamis, is open
to the public from Easter to October and is well worth a visit.
Auchterhouse
Old Mansion House Hotel
16th century baronial mansion. Cosy lounge areas
and open fires in season. Bar meals available in the Courtyard
Bar, or formal dinner taken in the restaurant, offering international
cuisine using fresh Scottish produce
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AA 3 star (75%)
one rosette
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£££
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01382 320366
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Carnoustie
Lethan Grange Resort Mansion House Hotel
19th century country house hotel retaining many
original features. Many outdoor pursuits available including golf,
fishing and shooting. Light meals available in the Conservatory
in summer, and dinner is served in the Rosehaugh Restaurant, serving
modern Scottish cuisine using fresh local ingredients
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Taste of Scotland
STB 4 star
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01241 890373
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Dundee
Sandford Country House Hotel
An elegant turn of the century listed country
house set in 5 acres of gardens. Individually styled bedrooms
many with superb views. Take pre-dinner drinks in the Minstrels'
Gallery, and dine in the Garden Room, the cuisine being a mixture
of Scottish and Continental
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AA 3 star (62%)
one rosette
Taste of Scotland
STB 4 star
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Forfar
Chapelbank House Hotel and Restaurant
An elegant town house hotel in the centre of Forfar.
Family-run and offering friendly service. Modern Scottish cuisine
using fresh local produce, attractively presented
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Taste of Scotland
STB 4 star
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01307 463151
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Glamis
Castleton House Hotel
A pleasing Victorian house set back from the main
road in its own grounds. Meals are served both in the informal Conservatory,
or in the elegant dining room, the cuisine being a combination of
Scottish and French
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AA 3 star (77%)
two rosettes
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